sat radio question
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Road Warrior
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From: central florida
sat radio question
me and friend are having an argument. i want sat radio for the reception (and variety.)
if you get one that uses an unused FM station wont IT'S reception depend on the FM reception????
i prefer one that i can plug into the AUX on the radio and run an ant under the fairing. BUT did I read right (hope not) that an ant can go for 200 bucks???? he also claims you can tie into the main radio antenna off the back of the radio for the sat radio????????????????????????
if you get one that uses an unused FM station wont IT'S reception depend on the FM reception????
i prefer one that i can plug into the AUX on the radio and run an ant under the fairing. BUT did I read right (hope not) that an ant can go for 200 bucks???? he also claims you can tie into the main radio antenna off the back of the radio for the sat radio????????????????????????
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From: Tulsa, OK
RE: sat radio question
The sat reception is NOT dependent on the FM reception. The sat has its own antenna and as long as you have a clear view of the Southern sky you get great reception. I've owned a Sirius unit for several years now. Put one on my Ultra when I got it. Wouldn't do without it.
Instead of using the Aux plug, get the FM adapter. The sat radio connects between the FM antenna and the radio. Don't have to have a separate wire going to the Aux plug this way.
BTW, sat antenna about $20 for one that is about 1" square. FM adapter another $20. You can get Sirius units starting at $50 or so. And they broadcast NASCAR races with 5 channels devoted to in-car radio.
JC
Instead of using the Aux plug, get the FM adapter. The sat radio connects between the FM antenna and the radio. Don't have to have a separate wire going to the Aux plug this way.
BTW, sat antenna about $20 for one that is about 1" square. FM adapter another $20. You can get Sirius units starting at $50 or so. And they broadcast NASCAR races with 5 channels devoted to in-car radio.
JC
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RE: sat radio question
I have sirius too and have for years. The radios don't need an fm adapter any more, they all have an fm modulator built in. Just find an unused fm station on your radio then set the sirius radio's fm modulator to broadcast on that station. They all also have a line out plug which allows any of them to be used with the aux plug on your bikes stereo. I'd go take a pic of how mine is set up except my bike is at the shop getting the motor built 
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From: Slidell, Louisiana
RE: sat radio question
It will work ok with the fm but you may notice while traveling that it gets interupted by other signals. It's better to use aux plug which elimanates this. Must use a sat antenna.
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From: Tulsa, OK
RE: sat radio question
Like I said, get the FM adapter and hard wire it in the FM antenna cable. Eliminates interruptions you get using wireless FM adapters. And this eliminates the need for a cord going to the Aux plug.
JC
JC
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From: Florida
RE: sat radio question
I have a sirius radio, I use the aux cable because I already had one run through my fairing and zip tied to my bars for my mp3 player. I have noticed that the sound quality is better when using the auxcable. As for the antenna mine is on the same mount as my sat radio and I can quick disconnect the whole thing.
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RE: sat radio question
if you do a search here on the forum, you will find some that had problems with the volume level of the sat radio when they used the FM modulator. Use the aux cord. great sound with no interference from stray radio signals.
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From: Missouri
RE: sat radio question
You will always get better sound quality going through the AUX. input. The fm modulator is a good second choice but not as good. Even if you fm modulate by hooking into the radio antenna in back of the radio your still sharing the channel with other fm stations.
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From: Tulsa, OK
RE: sat radio question
I didn't like the look of an extra cord plugged into the Aux port. And as for the quality of sound--I had mine both ways and saw no difference in sound quality either way. I have the sat radio in my truck set on 88.3 and I've traveled from Oklahoma to Oregon down the Pacific coast through L.A. and back and never received any interference.
I guess the long and short of it is its personal choice which way you want to go.
JC
I guess the long and short of it is its personal choice which way you want to go.
JC
RE: sat radio question
Thanks for all the options..I too have a sirius that I am wanting ti put on the bike JUSt for long road trips..I keep it in my patrol car during the week.....Was thinking about getting a strip of heavy duty velcro and putting it on the ridge thats on the fairing above the instruments....RIGHT in front of the windshield. THink that will hold pretty tight....then get the Aux cord and I should be set.